The case also shows that Henry Rector, Sr. (a son of Hans Jacob Richter) was married to Ann(e) Robinson, not to Anne Spencer which had been conjured up to explain the name of their son Spencer. In 1759, Henry Rector, Jr. was a member of the household of Frances Robinson and her husband William Howell. Henry and Frances were probably half-siblings.

About Henry Rector

Henry lived near Rectortown, Virginia.

The land records of Prince William and Fauquier Counties, Virginia contain many entries pertaining to subject Henry Rector.

The will of Henry Rector (Will Book 3, Page 182) dated January 8, 1799 and probated June 24, 1799 leaves to his wife his 150 acres of land and all he possesses; after her death, the son Elijah is to have 35 pounds legacy, and the daughter Caty 12 pounds legacy, which if she dies is to go to her daughter Polly; the remainder of the estate to be divided among all my children; also a legacy of land, under certain conditions to the decd. son Spencer's children: Edward, John, Henry, Mary Ann, and Pency Rector.